Quantum electrodynamic description of ionization of the neutral hydrogen molecule
Abstract
In this paper, we investigate hydrogen molecule ionization within a unified framework combining finite-dimensional quantum electrodynamics with the Lindblad master equation, enabling systematic comparison across closed, dissipative, and influx-driven open systems. Our results reveal a universal tendency toward neutral [Formula: see text] formation. Photon dissipation ([Formula: see text]) accelerates stabilization, while electron ([Formula: see text]), and phonon ([Formula: see text]) dissipation play distinct regulatory roles. Particle influx ([Formula: see text]) induces complex energy redistribution, populating the atomic state [Formula: see text]. The ionization pathway is highly sensitive to initial photon number and composition, which control spin-selective excitation channels. An embedded anode model confirms that orbital hybridization fundamentally constrains the maximum ionization probability to [Formula: see text]. This work provides a unified theoretical foundation for quantum-controlled chemistry and cavity QED experiments.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Strong Light-Matter Interactions
Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
Mechanical and Optical Resonators
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Modern Physics Letters B
- Volume
- 40
- Issue
- 20
- Publication date
- 8 May 2026
- Language
- EN